Thermal Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
July 1, 2024
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Recruiter phone call included technical questions, of which the recruiter didn't understand herself but was just writing down my answers. Wasn't able to clarify what the questions were asking. Most questions were easy except for one, which I assume I got wrong as I did not get moved on to the next round.
Questions
Describe the three modes of heat transfer.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the SpaceX Thermal Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
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Pass Rate
SpaceX's interview process for their Thermal Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
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Candidates reported having mixed feelings for SpaceX's Thermal Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
SpaceX Work Experiences
4.0
Exciting but Hard Work
Thermal Engineer • Former Employee
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September 22, 2024
Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people around
Cons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.
4.0
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Surrounded by insanely smart people
Cons: Extremely long hours
No 401k matching
4.0
long hours
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Hawthorne, CA
November 9, 2025
Pros: Flexible work time in the morning and afternoon.
Cons: Long hours, and expected to work overtime
- 4.0Exciting but Hard WorkThermal Engineer • Former EmployeeHawthorne, CASeptember 22, 2024Pros: Around some of the coolest hardware and people aroundCons: Long hours are expected, and burnout is hard to avoid.
- 4.0SpaceXEngineer • Former EmployeeBrownsville, TXJuly 20, 2025Pros: Fast-paced work environment Surrounded by insanely smart peopleCons: Extremely long hours No 401k matching
- 4.0long hoursComponent Engineer • Current EmployeeHawthorne, CANovember 9, 2025Pros: Flexible work time in the morning and afternoon.Cons: Long hours, and expected to work overtime
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